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Remington M1871 Army .50 Cal. SN:5084

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Remington M1871 Army .50 Cal. SN:5084
Scare antique U.S. Military single shot rolling block pistol chambered in .50 caliber centerfire, produced circa 1872-1888. One of only an estimated 6,000 produced. Features a blued 8" barrel, blade front sight, 'u' notched rear sight cut into the top of the breechblock, case hardened frame, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, smooth walnut forend and one-piece pistol grip with an 'CRS' inspectors cartouche. The frame is stamped with serial number "5084" & "3915"(stamped in two places) under the grip and the grip is stamped "5084." Left frame stamped "Remington's Ilion N.Y. U.S.A. Pat May 3 Nov 15th 1864 April 17 1866" Also 'P' and "S'. Metal finish was turned a brown/gray patina. Action is strong, bore is fair to good, with some scattered pin-prick pitting, markings are crisp and wood stocks are very good. Condition is NRA Very Good. Antique Firearm.